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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.37, 12,373.41 and 4,986.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.37, 12,373.41 and 4,986.99 is: 6,881.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.37 : 12,373.41 = 4,986.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.37/12,373.41 = 4,986.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.37x = 12,373.41 × 4,986.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.37x = 61,706,071.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,706,071.94/8,966.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,881.95

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